Jorge J. Luna

For nearly three decades, Jorge J. Luna has built a distinguished legal career representing employers in some of their most complex and sensitive workplace matters. A trusted advisor and accomplished litigator, Mr. Luna combines extensive courtroom experience with practical, business-focused counsel, helping public and private employers navigate evolving employment laws while minimizing legal risk and achieving organizational objectives.

Since beginning his legal career in 1996, Mr. Luna has practiced in a wide range of disciplines, including employment, construction, business litigation, intellectual property, and entertainment law. For the past 18 years, he has devoted his practice exclusively to employment law, where he advises employers on high-stakes issues involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, workplace investigations, retirement matters, and compliance with complex public pension systems, including CalPERS and CERL requirements.

In addition to serving as outside litigation counsel, Mr. Luna is a sought-after investigator, speaker, and trainer, regularly guiding employers through executive-level investigations, workforce challenges, and emerging workplace compliance issues. His reputation for strategic problem-solving, balanced judgment, and effective advocacy has made him a valued resource to employers throughout California.

Honors & Recognitions

Mr. Luna was named a “Southern California Rising Star” for five consecutive years, based on a poll of selected Southern California Lawyers. This recognition honors exceptional Southern California attorneys who are under the age of 40. All award recipients must be nominated by an attorney outside of their firm and must go through an extensive assessment before being selected for this honor.

Mr. Luna has also received awards from the following organizations: Corporate LiveWire Global Awards, AVVO, and The American Registry.

• On behalf of a public entity, Mr. Luna obtained summary judgment in federal court against three former employees who claimed gender discrimination after they were laid off as part of a reduction in force.
• Mr. Luna achieved summary judgment on behalf of a public entity against an employee who was not selected for promotion because he was not the most qualified applicant. The plaintiff claimed age-based discrimination, retaliation, fraud and breach of contract. The firm was first brought into the case just two weeks before the deadline for filing a motion for summary judgment, with the plaintiff’s deposition yet to be taken. The appellate court affirmed the summary judgment.
• Mr. Luna also successfully represented a public entity client against 15 causes of action stemming from the termination of a maintenance worker who had been out on medical leave for several years. The entire action was dismissed without leave to amend, and Mr. Luna’s client was awarded its costs.
• On behalf of a public entity, Mr. Luna successfully negotiated a favorable settlement of a discrimination and retaliation claim brought by a former member of the police department who claimed she was constructively terminated. Mr. Luna was able to settle both the civil litigation claim and an associated workers’ compensation claim.

Practice Areas

Community & Professional

• Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Board Member
• Princeton University Southern California Alumni Association, Member
• Association of Workplace Investigators, Member
• Whittier Area Community Church, Assistant Basketball Coach